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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 222.68 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 222.68 and 158.57 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 222.68 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/222.68 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 222.68 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 35,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.46/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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